Experience & paddle the open water conditions on the Gippsland Lakes, on Australia's largest inland water way.
View the spectacular man made entrance on the 90 Mile Beach that allows the lakes to run into Bass Strait.
Start at Paynesville for the elite paddler or Metung for the recreational paddler to finish at the Iconic Lakes Entrance Footbridge
Paddle Challenge Countdown
Gippsland Lakes Paddle Challenge
Paynesville to Lakes Entrance 27km
Experienced paddlers 15 years of age and above
Metung to Lakes Entrance 13km
Novice to experienced paddlers 10 years of age and above
Saturday 1st May 2021
Entries Open 1st February
Early Bird Entries Close Sunday 4th April
Early Bird Prize Winner Announced 5th April
Entries Close 11.59pm Sunday 25th April
$20 Penalty Fee Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th April
No Entries From Wednesday 28th April
Entries Will Close When Event Capped Numbers Are Reached
Don't Be Disappointed And Enter Early
Early Bird Prize
Entry Refund & One Extra Ticket For The Lucky Draw.
IN THE EVENT OF ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THE EVENT MAY BE MOVED TO THE FOLLOWING DAY.
Local Weather Forecast And Tidal Flow Information
Surrounding The Entrance Channel To The Gippsland Lakes
2021 Major Prizes
All paddlers go into a lucky draw of donated prizes to be won.
$1500 Gift Voucher from Charger Surf Graft.
Two rescueME PLB1 $400 each.
From All Sat Communications.
$500 accommodation voucher.
ESPLANADE RESORT & SPA
Lakes Entrance.
Crafts Allowed
Surf Skis - Ocean Racing Skis - Plastic Skis - Outrigger Canoes
Stand Up Paddle Boards - Prone Paddle Board - SLSA Racing Board
Hobie Kayak - Sit on Top Kayak - Sea Kayaks - Canoe
Surf Boats - St. Ayles Skiff - Coastal Rowing Boat
New Category
The Mates Challenge
Craft Hire
Presented by Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance
Funds Raised Will Help Provide Safer Beaches
Interested In Sponsoring This Major Event For East Gippsland?
Go to CONTACT for more informantion.
Interested In A New Challenge?
Gippsland Lakes 100
Sale to Lakes Entrance
100 Kilometre Paddle Challenge.
5 Stages - 13 Hours Time Limit.
